The Vergecast Life with the Nintendo Switch 2
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Jun 17, 2025 
Join Andrew Webster, who reviewed Nintendo products for The Verge, as he shares his week-long experience with the Nintendo Switch 2. He discusses how it meets expectations but feels slightly underwhelming. Ash Parrish, a game tester, offers her travel insights with the Switch 2 and the new Asus ROG Xbox Ally, highlighting console innovations. Sean Hollister breaks down the rising costs of gaming consoles and their economic implications, pondering whether they remain a worthy investment.
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Switch 2: Simply Better Switch
- Andrew Webster's experience with the Switch 2 is that it is simply a Switch but better.
- Major improvements include game performance and responsiveness without feeling fundamentally different.
Switch 2 Unlocks Fortnite Potential
- Fortnite on Switch 2 feels like a completely different game compared to the original Switch.
- Enhanced graphics and performance allow games to shine in ways impossible on earlier hardware.
Treat Digital Games Like Cartridges
- Think of digital Switch games like physical cartridges that can be 'moved' between consoles.
- This helps households with multiple Switch systems manage game access efficiently despite some convolution.